Powell’s public schools outscore 95% of Ohio districts
In Powell, 84% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Powell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Powell’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 64 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Powell’s, its schools beat 75%, lower than their 95% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 86% and math 84% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,172 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
17 elementary schools, then six middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Powell’s grade
A+: better than 95% of Ohio school districts, #35 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Powell, with each school’s own grade.
Powell’s public schools are run by Olentangy Local School District, which also serves Berlin, Delaware, Liberty and Orange. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Powell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Powell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Powell | A+ | Olentangy Local |
Every school in Powell
27 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Powell’s schools
Are Powell’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Powell children attend outscore 95% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #35 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Powell in?
Olentangy Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 24,133 students in 29 schools (2024–25).
Where do Powell kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Orange High School, Olentangy Liberty High School, Olentangy Berlin High School and Olentangy High School.
What is Powell’s graduation rate?
97% of the class of 2023 in Olentangy Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Powell spend per student?
$15,172 in Olentangy Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Powell families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.